alimirza75
01-05-07, 02:27 PM
I HAVE 3.03 OE-C, THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED FOR 3.03 OE AND 3.10 OE. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT WORKS FOR OTHER FIRMWARES.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A CHANCE OF BRICKING EVERY TIME YOU MESS WITH THE PSP's FLASH MEMORY!!!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PSP!!!!! DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!
You can find all the thing you need from here: http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=80233
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Accessing Flash0 on Your PC: On 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE
1. Go to recovery mode on your psp. Turn off your psp by holding the power switch up for a few seconds (until the screen goes black). Then, power on your psp, but while doing it, hold down the R trigger. You should see recovery mode.
2. Plug in your psp to your pc via a USB cable. This is the ONLY way to access flash0 by this method.
3. On your psp (in recovery mode) go to "Advanced" and press X.
4. Go down to the option "Toggle USB (flash0)" and press X. It will say "USB enabled"
5. It should pop up on your pc as removable disk. If you are on Windows XP, you should get a prompt asking what you want to do with it. Select "Open folder to view files". If it doesnt pop up like this, double click "My Computer" and in there should be something called removable disk, double click that.
6. To tell if it is flash0, six (6) folders should be present: data, dic, font, kd, kn, & vsh.
^^This is the first step to doing almost everything in this guide.^^
I HIGHLY recommend you copy every thing in flash0 to your pc, as a backup just in case!!!!
To exit flash0:
1. Close the flash0 folder on your pc.
2. On your psp, go to "Toggle USB (flash0)" and hit X. It will say "USB disabled"
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Changing the font:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
NOTE: Changing the font affects the PSP's browser, rendering it completely useless, or making it harder to use overall.
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "font"
3. Find in there the file "ltn0.pgf" Make a copy of this file and save it to your pc, as this is the original font and you may want it back later.
4. Copy your new font to the "font" folder. (The font MUST be called "ltn0.pgf" and MUST be in .pgf format).
5. A prompt will ask you if you want to overwrite the existing the ltn0.pgf file. Hit yes, but only if you have already made a back-up of the original font.
6. You can now exit flash0.
FONT PROBLEMS:
-Make sure the ltn0.pgf is not too large.
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Changing the theme:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh".
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. Find in there a file called "01-12.bmp". Make a copy of that to your pc, as this is the original theme set, and you will wanna keep it for safety reasons.
5. Take your new "01-12.bmp" (It MUST be called "01-12.bmp", MUST be in .bmp format, and MUST be exactly 60x34 pixels) and drag and drop it to the "resource" folder. It should say "Overwrite existing 01-12.bmp", hit yes to this (but only if you made a copy of the original first!!!)
PLEASE NOTE: If you are using a single .bmp image as your new theme, it must still be called "01-12.bmp". It will erase all other 11 themes from your flash0, leaving you with only your new theme.
6. You can now exit flash0.
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Changing the XMB Icons:
ONLY WORKS FOR 3.03 OE. DO NOT YET ATTEMPT TO TRY ON 3.10 OE-A, AS YOUR PSP WILL FREEZE!
Flashing your new topmenu_plugin.rco:
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh"
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. In there, find a file called "topmenu_plugin.rco". Make a back-up of this file and save it your pc, as this is the original xmb icons and you may want them back later.
5. Drag and drop your "topmenu_plugin.rco" file into the "resource" folder. A prompt will ask if you want to overwrite, hit yes (only if you have backed up your original file first!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
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Changing the gameboot:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh".
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. Find in there a file called "gameboot.pmf". Make a copy of that to your pc, as this is the original gameboot, and you will wanna keep it for safety reasons.
5. Take your new gameboot.pmf (It MUST be called gameboot.pmf and MUST be in .pmf format) and drag and drop it to the "resource" folder. It should say "Overwrite existing gameboot.pmf", hit yes to this (but only if you made a copy of the original first!!!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
GAMEBOOT PROBLEMS:
-make sure your gameboot is no bigger than 196 kb!
-If you want a gameboot larger than that, use the guide to free flash0 space: http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/sony-psp/2001-how-free-space-flash0-easily.html
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Changing the Coldboot:
~Works on 3.10 OE-A, should work on 3.03 OE.~
READ: Changing the opening_plugin.rco file on your psp is known to cause some difficulty when playing your copied psx games.
PLEASE NOTE: "Coldboot.vag" files will not work via this method!! Only "opening_plugin.rco" files will work!
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh".
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. Find in there a file called "opening_plugin.rco". Make a copy of that to your pc, as this is the original coldboot, and you will wanna keep it for safety reasons.
5. Take your new opening_plugin.rco (It MUST be called opening_plugin.rco) and drag and drop it to the "resource" folder. It should say "Overwrite existing opening_plugin.rco", hit yes to this (but only if you made a copy of the original first!!!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
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Custom Loading Icons:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh"
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. In there, find a file called "game_plugin.rco". Make a back-up of this file and save it your pc, as this is the loading icons and you may want them back later.
5. Drag and drop your new "game_plugin.rco" file into the "resource" folder. A prompt will ask if you want to overwrite, hit yes (only if you have backed up your original file first!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
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Changing the XMB "Clicking" Sound:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh"
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. In there, find a file called "system_plugin.rco". Make a back-up of this file and save it your pc, as this is the xmb sound and you may want it back later. Please note: There are 3 other .rco files in the flash0 that can easily be confused with "system_plugin.rco", they are "sysconf_plugin.rco", "system_plugin_bg.rco" and "system_plugin_fg.rco" MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT ONE: "system_plugin.rco!
5. Drag and drop your new "system_plugin.rco" file into the "resource" folder. A prompt will ask if you want to overwrite, hit yes (only if you have backed up your original file first!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A CHANCE OF BRICKING EVERY TIME YOU MESS WITH THE PSP's FLASH MEMORY!!!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PSP!!!!! DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!
You can find all the thing you need from here: http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=80233
__________________________________________________ __________
Accessing Flash0 on Your PC: On 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE
1. Go to recovery mode on your psp. Turn off your psp by holding the power switch up for a few seconds (until the screen goes black). Then, power on your psp, but while doing it, hold down the R trigger. You should see recovery mode.
2. Plug in your psp to your pc via a USB cable. This is the ONLY way to access flash0 by this method.
3. On your psp (in recovery mode) go to "Advanced" and press X.
4. Go down to the option "Toggle USB (flash0)" and press X. It will say "USB enabled"
5. It should pop up on your pc as removable disk. If you are on Windows XP, you should get a prompt asking what you want to do with it. Select "Open folder to view files". If it doesnt pop up like this, double click "My Computer" and in there should be something called removable disk, double click that.
6. To tell if it is flash0, six (6) folders should be present: data, dic, font, kd, kn, & vsh.
^^This is the first step to doing almost everything in this guide.^^
I HIGHLY recommend you copy every thing in flash0 to your pc, as a backup just in case!!!!
To exit flash0:
1. Close the flash0 folder on your pc.
2. On your psp, go to "Toggle USB (flash0)" and hit X. It will say "USB disabled"
__________________________________________________ __________
Changing the font:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
NOTE: Changing the font affects the PSP's browser, rendering it completely useless, or making it harder to use overall.
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "font"
3. Find in there the file "ltn0.pgf" Make a copy of this file and save it to your pc, as this is the original font and you may want it back later.
4. Copy your new font to the "font" folder. (The font MUST be called "ltn0.pgf" and MUST be in .pgf format).
5. A prompt will ask you if you want to overwrite the existing the ltn0.pgf file. Hit yes, but only if you have already made a back-up of the original font.
6. You can now exit flash0.
FONT PROBLEMS:
-Make sure the ltn0.pgf is not too large.
__________________________________________________ __________
Changing the theme:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh".
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. Find in there a file called "01-12.bmp". Make a copy of that to your pc, as this is the original theme set, and you will wanna keep it for safety reasons.
5. Take your new "01-12.bmp" (It MUST be called "01-12.bmp", MUST be in .bmp format, and MUST be exactly 60x34 pixels) and drag and drop it to the "resource" folder. It should say "Overwrite existing 01-12.bmp", hit yes to this (but only if you made a copy of the original first!!!)
PLEASE NOTE: If you are using a single .bmp image as your new theme, it must still be called "01-12.bmp". It will erase all other 11 themes from your flash0, leaving you with only your new theme.
6. You can now exit flash0.
__________________________________________________ __________
Changing the XMB Icons:
ONLY WORKS FOR 3.03 OE. DO NOT YET ATTEMPT TO TRY ON 3.10 OE-A, AS YOUR PSP WILL FREEZE!
Flashing your new topmenu_plugin.rco:
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh"
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. In there, find a file called "topmenu_plugin.rco". Make a back-up of this file and save it your pc, as this is the original xmb icons and you may want them back later.
5. Drag and drop your "topmenu_plugin.rco" file into the "resource" folder. A prompt will ask if you want to overwrite, hit yes (only if you have backed up your original file first!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
__________________________________________________ __________
Changing the gameboot:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh".
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. Find in there a file called "gameboot.pmf". Make a copy of that to your pc, as this is the original gameboot, and you will wanna keep it for safety reasons.
5. Take your new gameboot.pmf (It MUST be called gameboot.pmf and MUST be in .pmf format) and drag and drop it to the "resource" folder. It should say "Overwrite existing gameboot.pmf", hit yes to this (but only if you made a copy of the original first!!!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
GAMEBOOT PROBLEMS:
-make sure your gameboot is no bigger than 196 kb!
-If you want a gameboot larger than that, use the guide to free flash0 space: http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/sony-psp/2001-how-free-space-flash0-easily.html
__________________________________________________ __________
Changing the Coldboot:
~Works on 3.10 OE-A, should work on 3.03 OE.~
READ: Changing the opening_plugin.rco file on your psp is known to cause some difficulty when playing your copied psx games.
PLEASE NOTE: "Coldboot.vag" files will not work via this method!! Only "opening_plugin.rco" files will work!
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh".
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. Find in there a file called "opening_plugin.rco". Make a copy of that to your pc, as this is the original coldboot, and you will wanna keep it for safety reasons.
5. Take your new opening_plugin.rco (It MUST be called opening_plugin.rco) and drag and drop it to the "resource" folder. It should say "Overwrite existing opening_plugin.rco", hit yes to this (but only if you made a copy of the original first!!!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
__________________________________________________ __________
Custom Loading Icons:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh"
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. In there, find a file called "game_plugin.rco". Make a back-up of this file and save it your pc, as this is the loading icons and you may want them back later.
5. Drag and drop your new "game_plugin.rco" file into the "resource" folder. A prompt will ask if you want to overwrite, hit yes (only if you have backed up your original file first!)
6. You can now exit flash0.
__________________________________________________ __________
Changing the XMB "Clicking" Sound:
~works on 3.03 OE and 3.10 OE~
1. Access flash0 on your pc.
2. Open up the folder "vsh"
3. Open up the folder "resource"
4. In there, find a file called "system_plugin.rco". Make a back-up of this file and save it your pc, as this is the xmb sound and you may want it back later. Please note: There are 3 other .rco files in the flash0 that can easily be confused with "system_plugin.rco", they are "sysconf_plugin.rco", "system_plugin_bg.rco" and "system_plugin_fg.rco" MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT ONE: "system_plugin.rco!
5. Drag and drop your new "system_plugin.rco" file into the "resource" folder. A prompt will ask if you want to overwrite, hit yes (only if you have backed up your original file first!)
6. You can now exit flash0.